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The boxing world got the worst message on 23.12.2014. The greatest coach Fritz Sdunek has left us in an age of 67 y.o. Far too early. Fritz was really loving boxing.
Fritz made a lot of boxers to champions: Dariusz Michalczewski, Artur Grigorian, the Klitschko brothers, Felix Sturm, Zsolt Erdei and and…
Fritz was not only a coach, he was a very special kind person. The world needs more people like Fritz.

FURY FACES RISKY DEFENCE AGAINST TOP RANKED HAMMER AT THE O2 ARENA WITH KLITSCHKO FIGHT AT STAKE

Heavyweight destroyer Tyson Fury faces a dangerous test against big-hitting Christian Hammer* on Saturday 28th February at London’s 02 arena, live and exclusive on BoxNation.

Fury puts his WBO International title on the line against the WBO number four ranked Hammer in a risky title defence ahead of a projected summer showdown with reigning world champion Wladimir Klitschko.

The Wilmslow giant dismantled Dereck Chisora for the second time last month to win the British and European titles and also secured the number one and mandatory position to Klitschko, who next fights in April, but must then defend his WBO title against Fury next.

German based Romanian Hammer, who fights out of the EC Boxing team, is a former WBO European Champion who has 10 stoppages out of 17 wins, and will be looking to cause a huge upset on these shores by being the first to defeat Fury and earn himself a shot at Klitschko.

In his last fight he defeated then rising, dynamite-hitting, Brazilian prospect Irineu Beato Costa Jnr, who until then had stopped 13 out of 15 opponents early, but Hamer showed that he can box as well as punch by winning every single round of the twelve rounder.

Fury, 25, is not worried by the threat Hammer poses to his dream of fighting for the world title and relishes the challenge that he brings.

“I’ve said all along I’m not like these other fighters in the division who pussy foot around, take soft touches and call themselves fighters,” Said Fury.

“I could have taken an easy job at the O2 arena to keep my position safe for my world title fight against Klitschko, but that’s not what Tyson Fury is about or what the public want to see from someone who has promised from day one to win the world heavyweight title,”

“On paper it’s a dangerous job against Hammer, he’s highly ranked, he brings a big punch with him, he’ll have ambitions of his own to beat me and grab himself a world title shot against Klitschko and I’m sure he’ll be full of confidence coming over here,”

“Training for Hammer will start in early January and this year is a big one for me and the world title is in my sight. My focus will be on Hammer now, he’s my priority and the man in the way of my dream,“

“There’s no messing about in the heavyweight division, one punch can turn everything upside down, that goes for him and for me, but I’ve got two things that other fighters lack, a fighting heart and massive balls. I love to fight, if I go down I get up and win, that’s why people love me and want to see me fight. Tyson Fury will never lose, simple.”

Hammer is promising to pull off of a seismic upset. He said, “I’m grateful for this fantastic opportunity to fight Tyson Fury and I’ll be in the best shape of my life. This is a golden opportunity for me to get the number one position to fight Klitschko for the world title if I can beat Fury. I love to fight bigger, taller, men and Fury is perfect for me. It will be a hard fight, but I’ve got every confidence that I’ll surprise everyone with a win in his backyard.”

Promoter Frank Warren says it’s a tough fight for Fury, “Fury will have his hands full with Hammer who could create a huge shock if he wins. It’s a risky fight for Fury who’s within touching distance of Klitschko and the world title, but Fury needs to keep active by fighting until Klitschko gets his fight in April out of the way and then comes to the table to negotiate the fight with Fury or the fight goes to purse bids. Fury needs to concentrate on Hammer and leave the talk of Klitschko after he’s dealt with Hammer.”

Warren also added that he’ll have some very big and exciting news to announce shortly for Chris Eubank Jnr. who makes his comeback on the show.

An action packed features Cromer ace Liam Walsh defending his British and Commonwealth Super-Featherweight titles; Bradley Skeete returning to action and challenging for the Vacant WBO European Welterweight title; big-hitting Enfield star Frank Buglioni making the first defence, in his second reign, of the WBO European Super-Middleweight title; Erith talent Lewis Pettitt defending his WBA International Super-Bantamweight Championship; plus exciting welterweight Ahmet Patterson defending his English Welterweight Championship against Sunderland’s undefeated Glenn Foot that will also be an Eliminator for the British Championship; American heavyweight and former world title challenger Eddie Chambers will feature in a showdown with a top 15 ranked opponent; plus the pro debut of Essex super-featherweight prospect Boy Jones Jnr.

BoxNation will televise live and exclusive on Sky 437/HD 490, Virgin 546 and Talk Talk 525. Subscribe at <http://www.boxnation.com/> www.boxnation.com Or watch online at Livesport.tv and via iPhone, iPad or Android.

MBA – Boxing, the non-profit boxing organization devoted to safety, strength and stability hosted ‘Boxing with the Pro’s’ on last Saturday’s Republic Day at Pjazza Tigné, Tigné Point. All proceeds which are yet to be announced later this week will go towards l’istrina b’solidarjeta, Malta Community Chest Fund.

The event featured boxing demos, sparring exhibitions, gymnastic acrobats demo’s, coach one to one training demos and a boxer being ‘rented’ to family to do garden work, walk their dogs and wash a car. Other fund raising incentives such as copies of a champion boxer custom cookbook’s, autographed photographs and other items of the sport are available for those interested in donating.

Secretary to the Presidency Mr. Carmel Briffa & Mr. Emanuel Peresso Member of the Coordinating Team both met and spoke with local and international champions. Mr. Briffa addressed all participants and thanked them for their commitment to the project which followed by Presidential Invite to present the donation as guests of Her Excellency President of Malta Dr. Marie Louise Coleiro Preca later this month.
Senior Vice President of MBA – Boxing Mr. Demis Tonna stated: “Today is a great day for us all. The day we as a country celebrate our fortieth year of Malta becoming a Republic State, our connection with being republic is that boxing this year became independent from ‘foreign rule’. It is a great pleasure for the President of the Malta Boxing Association Mr. Michael Bonello and me to observe this new boxing society, clubs and their members all work together under the same umbrella for the same cause showing a truly united front”.

The newly formed Malta Boxing Association (MBA – Boxing) is the country’s first non-profit Semi Pro and Professional Boxing governing organisation, formed by the ex-members of the Malta Boxing Organisation (MBO), Malta Boxing Council (MBCouncil) & Malta Boxing Commission Limited (MBC) whose mission statement is to Promote, Develop, Supervise, Encourage and Assist the interests of those who participate in the sport of boxing.

Event organisers would like to take the opportunity to thank the sponsors, Tigné Point, Bumarrad Commercials, Eurosport, Eat Me I’m Famous and Charlo Micallef as well as the members of the Malta Boxing Association as without them this event would not have been possible. Donations are still available on the Association’s website http://www.AssocjazzjoniBoxingMalta.com.